| Title | Female genital cutting: current practices and beliefs in western Africa. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2012 |
| Authors | Sipsma, Heather L., Peggy G. Chen, Angela Ofori-Atta, Ukwuoma O. Ilozumba, Kapouné Karfo, and Elizabeth H. Bradley |
| Journal | Bulletin of the World Health Organization |
| Volume | 90 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 120-127F |
| Date Published | 2012 Feb 1 |
| ISSN | 1564-0604 |
| Keywords | Adolescent, Adult, Africa, Western, Circumcision, Female, Cross-Sectional Studies, Culture, Female, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Health Surveys, Humans, Internationality, Logistic Models, Middle Aged, Prejudice, Prevalence, Self Report, Socioeconomic Factors, Women's Health, Young Adult |
| Abstract | To conduct a cross-national comparative study of the prevalence and correlates of female genital cutting (FGC) practices and beliefs in western Africa. |
| DOI | 10.2471/BLT.11.090886 |
| Alternate Journal | Bull. World Health Organ. |
